Runa Nation

Our Blog has Moved!

Runa — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:48:46 -0500

Yes, our blog has moved but Runa is not going anywhere! Stay updated with our growth and development here.

The Guayusa Challenge Results are In.

Runa — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:25:08 -0400

Read the exciting conclusion to Lacy's week sans coffee. Guayusa:1 Coffee:0.

The Guayusa Challenge

Runa — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:58:19 -0400

The Challenge: substitute guayusa for coffee for one week. Are you up to the task?

My First Guayusa Ceremony

Runa — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:10:49 -0400

Here is a story from Andrew Given about his first guayusa ceremony in the summer of 2010. His story perfectly tells the tale of sharing cultures over guayusa and music.

Journey of Action: Runa

Runa — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:09:14 -0400

Watch Journey of Action's engaging video documenting Runa's mission.

Your Dreams Interpreted over Guayusa

Runa — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:34:56 -0400

In the wee hours of Friday morning, over a boiling pot of guayusa, Juan Carlos listened as we told him your dreams and he gave us insight into your subconcious.

Runa Volunteers: Where are They Now?

Runa — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:15:15 -0400

Read our volunteer success stories here.

Reflections from Runa Interns

Runa — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:13:57 -0400

Still deciding whether to apply for Runa's fall internship? Read what our most recent group of interns have to say about their experience with Runa in the jungle. Name: Samuel Weisbrod University: University of San Francisco, International Studies - Development Area of concentration in Ecuador: Agricultural Economics What were you surprised by while you were conducting your research? I was surprised by the openness of Runa members. My thesis project is a case study of Runa, and I thought it would be difficult to get honest answers to tough questions but that has not been the case at all. Even...

Join us in the Ecuadorian Amazon

Runa — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:07:26 -0400

We are looking for volunteers and interns to work with Fundación Runa in Ecuador to further our community development programs and grow our ecosystem conservation and research programs. Fundación Runa in the non-profit branch of Runa based in Ecuador. We aim to provide tools and resources to indigenous communities and farmers' associations, working towards their vision of sustainable development in the Ecuadorian Amazon. We focus on three core areas: social empowerment, community development, and environmental management. Runa offers volunteers a unique opportunity to directly experience the cultural, environmental, and organizational elements of our work in collaboration with our diverse team...

A Dream come True

Runa — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:19:47 -0400

Have your dream interpreted by a Shaman from the Amazonian jungle.